FTTH: FTTH take rates at >30%. Would you believe FiOS at 175 Mb/s? Verizon to offer FiOS in DC.

Looking
For Jobs
- a bunch this month, including field techs, manufacturing engineering, Instructors for a FOA-approved school,
Splicers in Canada, fusion splicer sales, production and engineering. See "Jobs" Below

You can now renew your FOA certification online - and get a free extra month. Details here.

FOA Creates Largest Online Fiber Optic Reference

The FOA is creating a new online reference site for fiber optics that
will be the most comprehensive collection of information on fiber
optics
available anywhere. This unique reference site was created as a
complement to traditional textbooks since it can be kept up to date
more easily, can be accessed anywhere and is much less expensive than
printed books. The new FOA site was created as a reference site for
schools and students studying for FOA certifications and as a readily
available reference for FOA-certified technicians needing a refresher
course or to find information they need "right now" while on the job.
The site is comprised of basic reference materials in conventional web
pages, topical tutorials in slide-show format and reference documents
formatted for easy printing. For example, from the site you can read
about fiber optic termination, watch a slide show tutorial on
termination and see a “virtual hands-on” step-by-step lesson on how to
actually perform the termination (5 types, no less!) Typical hands-on processes like cable
preparation, termination, splicing and testing are covered in great
detail. Recognizing the growing
use of portable web-enabled devices like the iPhone and other smart
phones, the site is formatted simply so most of the pages can be viewed easily
on a small-screen web device (like the iPhone above) as well as a larger computer screen.
Access by portable web devices means the site can be accessed from the
job site by techs needing some information or advice.
The FOA Online Fiber Optic Reference Guide is now available for
use. It's not complete - we expect it to never be "complete" but always
expanding! However, we do have a complete basic guide to fiber
optics plus a CFOT study guide and instructor's guide already
available. We want you to start using it now and give us feedback on
how we can make it better!

Go to The FOA Online Fiber Optic Reference Guide. Hero ExperimentsThey've
always been called that - the field tests of state of the art systems.
The latest: 100 Gb/s over 1000 km by Verizon and Alcatel. Read about it in Lightwave. As
we read the various media, we find lots of new and intersting
applications for fiber optics, but perhaps this month's are the most
unusual!

A Fiber Optic Option You Need In Your Next Car!If
you next car is this Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé, that is. Fiber has
nothing to do with the car's mechanicals, which include a 6.75-liter
V12 with 453-HP and 530 lb-ft to pull its 5,798 pounds. Inside, the car
has Smoke Grey leather piped with navy accents, Rosewood veneers, and
metallic trim accenting the top of the instrument panel and the
thin-rimmed steering wheel. But the pièce de résistance
is the "starlight headliner", which uses hundreds of fiber-optic lights
to create a virtual starfield above the backseat passengers.

Oh, yes, the price is not disclosed by the factory. I guess if you have to ask what it costs, you can't afford it!

Fiber Optics Helps Take Underwater Photos

Another interesting use of fiber optics has been introduced by Olympus cameras. They are offering a new underwater housing for Olympus E520 DSLR cameras
that uses fiber optics to connect to separate underwater flash units.
Since any underwater housing needs to be sealed, connections to outside
devices can be tricky, especially for electrical connections in sea
water. Using fiber simplifies the connection as has been known for
years in submarines and remote-piloted vehicles, as we reported in FOA Newsletter earlier this year.

And Finally, They Should Have Used Fiber!The
Red Bull Formula 1 racing team had a gearbox failure at the new
Singapore race when electrical interference caused on the their cars
gearboxes to try to select 2 gears at once, with disastrous
consequences! http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/f1-qa-with-christian-horner/ Fiber
has been used for engine management systems in racecars, but not as far
as we know for control systems in F1. Maybe soon!

Good Question! Tech Questions Worth Repeating

Q: I would be grateful if you could inform me what may approximately bethe laying, labor and maintenance costs (not cable costs) for an 1 kmlong optical link for a standard outdoor application (one duplexmultimode fiber cable) compared to Ethernet cable laying costs.

Based
on this technique and the information in our book, The Fiber Optic
Technicians Manual, we have approximately the following labor hours:

Pulling cable in conduit and terminating ends: 40-50 hours - about $1500-2000 in US labor costs.

If
no conduit is available, you can direct bury the cable, requiring
digging a trench and installing direct burial cable or fiber optic
innerduct (available with cable installed). Trenching probably doubles
the hours involved.

Aerial cable cable can also be run if poles already exist.

Remember to use "dry water-blocked" cable instead of gel-filled cable, as it will simplify termination. It's similar in price.

I would not install 2 fibers anyway, as installing 12-16 fibers will add minimal cost and allow future applications.

Maintenance costs are nil - in fact fiber requires no maintenance - inspecting it can lead to damage!

Installing
copper cable will be no cheaper. In fact, compared to copper, the fiber
will be much cheaper. In order to run Ethernet over copper for 1 km,
you will either need sophisticated electronics (ADSL to get even 10
Mb/s) or use several repeaters which will require installing power -
uninterruptible power- for the repeaters which will then be sources of
potential failure.

Q: I may have to test some fiber on the reel.
Multimode at both wavelengths. Each fiber must be tested. Is there a
recommendation to accomplish this without having to terminate each
fiber and then cut the connectors off prior to installation and then
after installation reterminate and test again?

A: Use a
mechanical splice like the Siemon Ultrasplice that can be reused on the
source end and a bare fiber adapter (BFA) on the meter end. Use a
pigtail on the source and calibrate the 0dB reference with the BFA on
the meter. For dual wavelength, use a coupler and cal each source
separately. See below.Every two or three fibers, add some index
matching gel to the end of the fiber before inserting in the
Ultrasplice to replace the factory-added get.Regards,Jim Hayes

Greece to Invest in Its Fiber NetworkTo
catch up to other European countries The government of Greece plans to
invest in a new fiber optic network that will drastically upgrade its
broadband and cable television capabilities, TeleComWave.com
reported. In a statement to reporters, Communications Minister Costis
Hadzidakis was cited as saying that, "Greece has decided to make a
strategic leap. From where it is now, rather than adopt the
intermediate technologies of today, we have decided to adopt future
technologies that are already available". The plan calls for a
seven-year, US$3 billion program to build a national fiber-optic
network connecting some two million households around the country, the
report said. The goal, the release said, was for the country to tender
three separate concessions to private companies to build and operate
fiber-optic networks with speeds of at least 100 megabytes per second
(Mbps) in three separate regions of the country. The report said that
Greece has been slow to transition to fiber optics, with only 0.1%
Internet penetration as of four years ago. Since then, however, the
country "has been quickly catching up with fellow European Union member
states" in opening its telecom market and promoting use of broadband
Internet, it said, noting that the usage figure is now 12%. "We have
decided to invest as a country in a modern fiber optic network that
will change the daily life of Greek citizens," Economy Minister George
Alogoskoufis was quoted as saying in the report.New Pemises Cabling Certification

The FOA has added a new certification for our schools and current CFOTs, CPCT for "Certified Premises Cablilng Technician."

Unlike some training in
premises or structured cabling, the FOA CPCT specialist will focus on
understanding the technology and processes involved in fiber, copper
and wireless, rather than focusing on the rote memorization of the
industry standards. These standards, developed by the TIA in the US and
ISO internationally, are primarily written for manufacturers, not
installers or contractors, and it becomes the duty of those
manufacturers to develop products and inform their customers about
their proper usage. Contractors and installers need to focus on the
components and how they are used to build premises network cabling
systems properly.

FOA CPCT Certification
is available through FOA-Approved Schools and soon directly for CFOTs. If
you have a CFOT and wish to add a CPCT to your certifications, contact
the FOA for information on how to study for and take the CPCT exam.Design certification training is starting at FOA-approved schools.

Worth
Reading:Lennie On OTDRs: For a dozen years now, Lennie Lightwave's Guide To Fiber Optics
has been the most popular website for those getting started in fiber
optics or wanting to look up some basic information. Now Lennie has
added a new "virtual hands-on" tutorial on using OTDRs,
based on the VDV Works OTDR simulator. Not only will it help you
understand how to use an OTDR properly (not just turn it on and hit
autotest, which may be your downfall!) but you can download a demo of
the OTDR Simulator to try it yourself.

The new FOA reference website will be online in January, 2009. In the meantime, you can get a preview at http://www.thefoa.org/preview/ and check out the current Table of Contents.New
Tech Bulletin On Fiber Optic InstallationThe FOA has always used the NECA/FOA-301 standard Installing And Testing Fiber Optic Cables
as its reference guide for CFOT certification and of course a reference
for installers in the field. Requests for a similar reference document
online led to the creation of an FOA Tech Bulletin on Installing Fiber Optic Cable Plants. It's a small PDF file so it's quick to download and print. We think you'll find this one most useful. Download It Now.

How
do you design and manufacture fiber optic systems? Choose and install
one to serve your communications needs? Troubleshoot problems? The FOA
Fiber Optic Technical Bulletins will provide step-by-step guidelines to
help you. All are PDF files you can download, print and use.

We
continue expanding the Tech
Topics section and have added some videos. These
videos, in a format familiar to the "You Tube" users among you, cover
cable prep, termination with epoxy/polish connectors, mechanical
splicing and insertion loss testing.

You
need Quicktime to view these videos which you can download free here
from the Apple
website.

More....

Testing
Update

Are
there really 5 different ways to test optical fiber cabling after
installation? Why so many? How do the measurements - and more
importantly the measurement results - differ? What are the advanteages
and disadvantages of each method?

Remove The Copper and Replace With It Fiber?Not
removing the cable, but just the conductors and leaving the jacket as
duct for fiber? Sound far-fetched? See how Kable-X says you can do it. http://kabel-xusa.net/howitworks.html

FTTH "Take Rates" Now at 30%About 1/3 of all subscribers offered FTTH are not taking it according to RVA quoted in Telephony Online.
In underserved areas, it's over 50%. Partly it's because FTTH is
developing the reputation as the best service but partly the take rate
is up because the companies are able to hook up subscribers faster.

Verizon
FiOS

Verizon connects their 2 millionth FiOS home.

Verizon Strikes Deal to Bring Fios Service to the District of Columbia: Washington Post, 8/8/08Verizon ramping up FiOS build outBy Mike Robuck, CedMagazine.com - June 11, 2008Despite
the sluggish economy, Verizon isn‚t backing off of the gas pedal when
it comes to building out its fiber optic FiOS network.Verizon plans
on having FiOS in more than its previously stated goal of 18 million
homes by the end of 2010, according to Reuters. Verizon President and
COO Denny Strigl said that the company would continue to expand its
FiOS network to the tune of more than $20 billion, while doing so at a
faster rate than the original plan called for.Verizon‚s
FiOS rollout was initially slower than expected due to a lack of
equipment, such as set-top boxes, as well as the regulatory approval
process in the states where the telco wanted to rollout the triple-play
service.

Verizon to invest $86 million to
expand FiOS TV in Rhode Island (Lightwave)
The
$86-million investment will extend Verizon's FiOS TV service to an
additional 10 communities and expand its Providence-based Fiber
Solutions Center, where at least 50 more union-represented technicians
and customer service representatives will be hired, say Verizon
representatives.

Verizon
is now deploying GPON in its network in new developments in California,
Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island,
Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Texas. GPON offers more bandwidth than the
BPON currently used, allowing more features for FiOS TV for example.
See this Lightwave
article for more info. Where is Verizon offfering FiOS
service? See
this map.

Want
To Learn More About FTTx?

The
FOA has created a special FTTx resources
section of our website with a FTTx links page with
lots of links to news, market reports, technical articles and vendor
technical and product information. Here
is a great place to start learning more about FTTx.

The old
story (not a joke!) about the most likely fiber optic communications
system failure being caused by "backhoe fade" reminds us that digging
safely is vitally important. The risk is not just interrupting
communications, but the life-threatening risk of digging up high
voltage or gas lines.

There
is a website called "Common
Ground Alliance" that focuses directly on this issue. Here is
how they describe themselves:

Damage Prevention is a Shared Responsibility

The
Common Ground Alliance (CGA) is a member-driven association dedicated
to ensuring public safety, environmental protection, and the integrity
of services by promoting effective damage prevention practices.
In recent years, the association has established
itself as the leading organization in an effort to reduce damages to
all underground facilities in North America through shared
responsibility among all stakeholders.

Of
special interest is their "Best
Practices" Manual, available for downloading. If you do OSP
installs, please get yourself a copy and read it.

There
are tons of technical application notes and videos on the web, and
occasionally we recommend some you should download. The JDSU fiber
testing guide is really worthwhile, as are the ADC FTTx book and
Westover video on fiber inspection and cleaning, linked below.

JDSU
Testing Book

JDSU offers a free download of
their Testing Guide from the Lightwave website. This is one great book
which explains some basic fiber technology, but the real value is the
last half which deals with OTDR testing. Not only does it give the
usual info, but it covers important topics like measurement
uncertainties and anomolies like ghosts and gainers.

I
was in the testing business for 20+ years at Fotec and think this book
is one of the best fiber optic testing texts available. It's complete
but comprehenisble! I used to believe that premises techs did not need
OTDR training, but now OTDR manufacturers are pushing their use in
premises networks. Unfortunately, the limitations of OTDRs in premises
applications can cause extreme problems for those who are not aware of
their limitations. So knowing hows OTDRs work is essential information
to every tech.
JH

The
FOA's textbook, The Fiber
Optic Technicians Manual, is used by our approved
schools around the world to teach fiber optics. Book Details: Manual
Del Technico De Fibra Optica, Published by Thomson Delmar
Learning, ISBN 1-4180-6121-2

If
you are getting started in fiber optics and Spanish is your native
language, you can download an introduction to fiber optics in Spanish here.

Field Techs - Telecom and CablingFieldSolutions is the leading provider of quality field souring.We have an immediate need for a field technician experience in TELECOM and CABLING to become a preferred technician.This preferred technician will operate within a specific geography, there are openings for technicians nationwide.The
duration is ongoing- the requests last from 1-4 hours. The calls are
paid hourly or at a flat rate depending on the nature of the call/
client.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Need a strong and
flexible field tech to be a Preferred Tech for client to perform
TELECOM/CABLING break fix work on a weekly basis.

This
assignment is best suited for an easy going technician capable of
taking on field related assignments with little supervision and off the
cuff.

The tech should be able to handle something as
basic as a punch down to the 66 block and as complex as a T1
installation and DMARC testing

TOOLS: Skills/Tools
assessment checklist to be provided to potential candidates once
established. Must have reliable vehicle capable of carry multiple
parts. Must have unlimited cell phone plan as being contacted in the
field for potential new calls is a must.

Fiber Optic Splicing TechniciansVolt
Telecom Canada is looking for some qualified Fiber Optic splicers to
perform work in Alberta. Our first priority is in the Calgary, but
there may be other locations throughout the province as well.

Successful
candidates would require good experience in spicing underground and
aerial fiber optic ribbon cables. Copper cable splicing skills would
also be an asset. We are currently looking for individuals who have
their own truck and tools and would be interested in becoming a
independent contract to Volt Telecom. Volt telecom will provide the
fiber optic ribbon fiber splicing equipment.

If you know
of any of your association members who would be interested in leaning
more about these opportunities please have them contact myself.

Patchcord Assembler (Cat 5e/6), Southern CAThis person must have at least 2 years experience in patch cable assembly. Work consistsof cutting and splicing wires and must have knowledge of category 5E and category 6. Any typeof audio/telephone repair is a must. Company is located in Laguna Niguel/ position is a temp tohire and comes with excellent benefits.Contact Brady Staffing Services at (949)707-1447 or bradystaffing@onebox.com

Outside Sales RepresentativeVerrillon
is looking for an Outside Sales Representative to sell specialty
optical fiber and cable products and development services within an
assigned territory. The territory is anticipated to be all accounts in
the United States and Canada except for the Oil & Gas market
vertical and any house accounts. Objectives will include
prospecting on behalf of the assigned territory/region,
customer/prospect meetings, product proposals, closing sales, and
appropriate follow-up activities via visits, phone, email, etc.

This
position requires previous specialty optical fiber sales experience
along with a strong understanding of the specialty optical fiber market
and competitors. The position is based in North Grafton, MA for local
hires. Candidates residing elsewhere in the United States with a
home office are also encouraged to apply.Interested candidates should contact Ed Connor at <mailto:connor@verrillon.com>connor@verrillon.com or 508-890-7141.

Linden
Photonics is a small company that develops packaging and cable
technology. Specializing in fiber optics and using novel
extrusion/molding techniques for thermoplastics, Linden focuses on
military and other harsh environment markets.

We are
looking for a part time manufacturing engineer to help set up our
in-house manufacturing and quality procedures as well as assist in the
design/set-up/and usage of specialized in-house equipment related to
optical technology and cable winding and spooling.

The
ideal candidate will have a mix of manufacturing and mechanical
experience. Experience with ISO type record keeping is desired
and fiber optics experience is a plus.

5 to 10 years experience in manufacturing and a BS in an engineering or equivalent technical degree is desired.

For
more information on Linden Photonics, check us out on the web at
<http://www.LindenPhotonics.com>www.LindenPhotonics.com

Please
send resumes to Stephen O’Riorden, Director of Business Development at
<mailto:so@lindenphotonics.com>so@lindenphotonics.com

Best regards,Stephen O'RiordenDirector of Business DevelopmentLinden Photonics, Inc.so@lindenphotonics.comc:978-799-1719

Fiber Optic Instructors (7/08)Can You Teach? Would you like to?Go to the "Teaching Opportunity " on the BDI DataLynk,LLC Web Site or call: 512-785-9024 for more information.

Product Marketing Manager-Fiber Optic Unit (7/08)Industry: Technology / Telecommunications / SoftwareCompensation: $100-125KGeography: Northeast U.S.Preference
given to someone who has recently worked in product marketing for a
company making fiber optic cable, connectors or patchcords.

ResponsibilitiesPosition
open for a Product Marketing Manger for our Fiber Optic product line.
Reporting to the VP/General Manager, the Product Marketing Manager is
responsible for managing the P&L for the Fiber business. This
manager is responsible for the product portfolio, new product
development, pricing, go-to-market strategies, and marketing
communications.

RequirementsKey responsibilities include:Business Planning and Execution-
Lead the development and implementation of a 3-year strategic
product-marketing plan for the Fiber Optic product line. Effectively
communicate and lead the implementation of this strategy throughout the
organization.Product Portfolio Management and Execution- Lead
development of a 3 year product roadmap that optimizes Quality,
Delivery, Cost and Innovation while addressing key solution gaps
outlined in the Market plans through internal product development,
partnering and/or acquisitions.- Coordinate development of future innovative products and technologies in line with strategic goals.Marketing Communication – Increase sales and the product line through innovative integrated Marketing, PR and advertising plans.Channel / Customer Business Development-
Work with sales team to develop integrated business plans and sales
strategies that are aligned with the annual and 3 year plans.- Lead the development of price targets and product positioning.Specific requirements for this position include:· Senior level product marketing fiber optic experience.· Process and measurement oriented· Business or Technical undergraduate degree· MBA is preferred

OtherThey should have experience:1) Analyzing the product line income statement, analyzing margin mix,analyzing channels to markets and customers, analyzing pricing,recommending and taking actions as needed to maximize margins and revenue.2) Product Road mapping: Long-term product planning - where we take theproducts, which markets, pricing, etc. including the business case for newproducts and recommendations for product lifecycle.3) Developing business case for new products or investment going into newmarkets4) Marketing Communications5) Control of all pricing including in-depth, sophisticated modeling,competitor analysis, and positioning.

Present and
sell company products and services to current and potential customers
through customer visits and direct customer interactionPrepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts to be madeFollow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity, trade shows, advertisements, etc.Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts as assignedPrepare presentations, proposals and sales contractsMaintain
current knowledge of all products, including technology, pricing, and
sales strategies, and able to quote, close, process and support a sale
as part of the sales teamEstablish and maintain current customer and potential customer relationshipsPrepare paperwork to activate and maintain contract servicesManage account services through quality checks and other follow-upIdentify and resolve customer concernsPrepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goalsCommunicate
new product and market opportunities, special developments,
information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate
company staffCoordinate company staff to accomplish the work required to close salesOther duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities:Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing eventsFollow-up for collection or paymentCoordinate shipping schedules and delivery of products and services

Education and Required Skills:Four (4) year degree, preferably in EngineeringAt least Five (5) years direct experience in sales of fiber optics, optoelectronics or photonicsSelf motivator with the ability to plan, meet deadlines and work symbiotically with peers, customers and supervisors

Compensation and Benefits:Competitive base salary plus commission/bonusMedical and dentalLong term disabilityLife insurance401K participation with company match

ABOUT THE COMPANY:ADC
provides the network infrastructure equipment and professional services
needed to deliver voice, video, Internet and data communications around
the world. Wireline, wireless, cable, enterprise and broadcast
network operators rely on ADC‚ADC's offerings to deliver bandwidth
intensive, high-speed services to residential, business and mobile
subscribers. ADC (NASDAQ: ADCT) has sales into more than 140 countries.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensure
existing and new products can be manufactured on robust and
cost-effective processes by optimizing process settings, tooling, and
procedures.Monitor equipment, and work with vendors to reduce costs.Troubleshoot and resolve short term and long term manufacturing problems that impede quality or cost effectiveness.Develop
and administer training on new and existing equipment and products for
manufacturing personnel to ensure product/ process consistency.
Identify, document, and effectively communicate all critical process
parameters, tooling, and materials. Development and maintain
documentation.Manage capital projects and provide technical support
for the specification, design, purchase, installation, and
commissioning of new equipment, retrofits, and tooling.Manage
Product Development projects as assigned to ensure successful release
of commercial products in terms of reliability, cost, and manufacturing.Work with vendors, Marketing, and Operating personnel, Product Management, Sales and/or Customers to meet product requirements.Develop,
improve and implement production/processing methods and business
processes that positively impact cost, quality and safety objectives. Initiate and develop Lean process improvements. Lead
and participate in constructive discussions with management and
operating personnel regarding quality/ process problems, cost reduction
projects, and training issues. Provide reports as needed.Ability to influence cross-functionally.

REQUIREMENTS:Four Year Degree in Engineering ME/MET, IE/IETISO9001:2000 knowledge, ERP familiarity, MS Suite of products, TL9000 QMSFour-year
engineering degree and 7+ years of related process engineering
experience in a cable manufacturing environment. Specific
experience in polymer extrusion and optical fiber cable is desiredExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated teamwork, cooperation skills.Ability
to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,
professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental
regulations- respond to questions.Ability to utilize logical and scientific thinking in a variety of circumstances.Focus on continuous quality improvement.Ability to understand and follow all safety guidelines.Flexibility to changing priorities, sensitivity to others feelings, viewpoints.Ability to take calculated risks.Travel up to 5% possible.

REASONS TO WORK FOR ADC:We‚re GrowingCompetitive Compensation and BenefitsOpportunities for AdvancementFast-Paced and High EnergyGlobal CompanyInnovative Products and TechnologyWe Give Back to the CommunityCommitted to Customer, Quality, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity

BENEFITS:INSURANCE: Health and Dental is effective the first day of employmentPAID TIME OFF (PTO): 20 days for Full-Time, 10 days for Part-TimePAID HOLIDAYS: 8 days with floating holidaysBASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Two times your base annual earningsTUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $5,250 per calendar year of eligible expenses401K MATCH PLANEMPLOYEE INCENTIVE PLAN

Contractors For "On-Call Restoration" (6/08)I
am in need of at the present time is an individual that can assist my
clients as needed. He or she could be called at any time, and
there is a 4 hr response time. We’ll pay a decent rate along with
a Truck Roll Allowance for the drive. Some of these locations
could be up to 200 miles away, but we try to find technicians as close
to the location as possible.

Splicers Needed in Canada (6/08)Need 2 - 4 splicers immediatelyJob is in Calgary ( A Telus Job)Way paid out to the job.Air Fare home every 8 weeksTruck and tools supplied$35.00 per Hr + overtime$175 per day living allowance

Contact Gord Smith, Phone: 416-678-7235

CERTIFIED NETWORK INSTALLERS,
STRUCTURED CABLING (6/08)

Looking
for two individuals or two staff from a private firm for inside premise
(ISP) install of CAT6 and Fiber Optic cables. The primary site is a
large data center with adjacent offices, all currently under
construction. Desire individuals with BICSI or FOA
certifications, industry certifications or equivalent
experience.
Experience with testing CAT5/6 and Fiber desired. This will be a
six-month assignment in a safe and friendly foreign country with living
conditions equal to the US. All travel and relocation expenses paid.
Housing in two-bedroom furnished townhouse close to work site. Cell
phone, Internet, cable TV, utilities, medical insurance and vehicle
provided. Salary in US dollars with a bonus at completion of project.
Employer is a large multinational design and build firm. Desire US
installation and NEC code experience.

Please send contact information along with resume or qualifications to:

Reading
these will help you understand what each FOA certification covers and
how to prepare for them.

FOA Logo Merchandise

FOA
has arranged with EmbroidMe to provide FOA logo merchandies. Identify
yourself as a FOA-certified tech or instructor. The lab coats are super
impressive for either cabling techs and instructors. Check out the selection.

FOA
Certification Top Choice

The FOA CFOT and CFOS programs continue to gain momentum in fiber
optics. Over 23,000 CFOTs have been certified by over 200 schools.
Since our founding in July, 1995, we have dedicated ourselves to
promoting fiber optics and professionalism in fiber optics personnel,
focusing on education and certification. We are continuing to add new
schools and more CFOTs as users of fiber optics learn that a CFOT is
the indication of a professional, well-trained fiber optic technician.
Now with FTTH (fiber to the home) finally taking off, demand for CFOTs
is rising and schools are responding by expanding programs rapidly.

The
FOA now has approved programs at 160+ organizations, welcoming new
additions like the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Corning
Cable Systems and AFL
for their installation training programs and NASA's Goldstone Tracking
Station. The complete list of FOA-Approved schools is at http://www.thefoa.org/foa_aprv.htm.

Your
Name, CFOT - It pays to advertise!

The FOA
encourages CFOTs to use the logo on their business cards, letterhead,
truck or van, etc. and provides logo files on this
site for that purpose. But we are also asked about how to
use the CFOT or CFOS certifications. Easy, you can refer to yourself as
"Your Name, CFOT" or "Your Name, CFOS/T" for example.

Feel
free to use the logo and designations to promote your achievements and
professionalism!

(C)1999-2008, The Fiber Optic Association, Inc.

Tech
Puzzler:Myth: The light in a fiber will burn your eyeball!Most
fiber carries light at power levels that is not harmful to the eye.
Exceptions are 1)DWDM systems, 2)fiber amplifiers in CATV or 3) viewing
a hot fiber in a high power microscope. See http://www.thefoa.org/tech/safety.htm
See the Lennie
Lightwave for a complete tutorial and more.